Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Psychological Distress and Quality of Life in Couples with Marital Conflicts
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychological Distress, Quality of Life, Couples, Marital ConflictsAbstract
The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on psychological distress and quality of life in couples experiencing marital conflicts. The research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The statistical population consisted of couples with marital conflicts in Tehran in the year 2023. Subsequently, 32 individuals (16 couples) with marital conflicts were selected through convenience sampling and were randomly assigned to an experimental group (16 individuals) and a control group (16 individuals). Data collection tools included the Psychological Distress Questionnaire and the Quality of Life Questionnaire. In this study, CBT sessions were conducted by the researcher over 8 sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, held twice a week. The findings indicated that the post-test scores of the experimental group for psychological distress and quality of life were significantly different from those of the control group. Therefore, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is effective in reducing psychological distress and improving the quality of life in couples with marital conflicts.
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